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Osino brings in N$634m in direct foreign investment: Canadian gold exploration and development company Osino Resources has, since inception, attracted C$56 million (N$634 million) in foreign direct investment for the Namibian economy. According to Osino’s 2022 Sustainability Report published in November last year, the company, which focuses on the development of the Twin Hills Gold Project, located near Karibib, Namibia, is also on track to create approximately 1 000 permanent new jobs in the region. Osino chief executive and president Heye Daun says: “Being a responsible corporate citizen is central to how we do business, and we are working towards our purpose of ‘building value for all stakeholders’ – the best outcome for all stakeholders – by embedding sustainability in as many aspects of our business as possible.” He says the release of the sustainability report underscores Osino’s goal of becoming another strong advocate for responsible gold mining in Namibia. “This commitment draws inspiration from several global frameworks and guidelines, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the mining principles set forth by the International Council of Mining and Metals, the reporting standards of the Global Reporting Initiative and the Namibian Best Practice Guide to Mining,” he says. Since the discovery by Osino in August 2019, the company has completed more than 240 000m of drilling, and completed a suite of specialist technical studies culminating in the publishing of the Twin Hills Definitive Feasibility Study on 12 June 2023. The study describes a technically simple and economically robust open-pit gold operation with a 13-year mine life and average gold production of over 169 000oz per annum. As part of its commitment to Namibia’s economy, Osino’s policy is to buy from local companies where possible. “In 2022, the company spent N$124 million on procurement from Namibian suppliers, of which 26%, or N$32 million, was spent on suppliers located within 75km of the Twin Hills Gold Mine Project. The report says of all Osino employees, 90% are Namibian, and of these, almost 40% come from the host communities surrounding Twin Hills, which are areas grappling with high unemployment rates. Osino also supports several strategic socio-economic development initiatives in its immediate vicinity, including early childhood development of over 600 children at Karibib and Omaruru. “It has also contributed to the development of low-cost, serviced plots and upgrading and installing basic sanitation infrastructure in an informal settlement at Karibib. “These projects are managed by local non-governmental organisations in collaboration with town councils and the Twin Hills Trust, and already have a positive ripple effect on the local economy,” the report says. The company’s strong focus on environmental performance is demonstrated by Osino’s motivation to…

Back from a busy week in Cape Town with the 121 Mining Investment Conference and Indaba. Five key takeaways from the week for me were: 1.) Funding is tight, especially for Juniors. Given the resources needed to deliver the green (and just) transition this is concerning. 2) ESG is here to stay, doing it effectively remains a challenge regardless of size. 3) The confluence of funding limits and growing ESG expectations creates additional challenge. A conversation around short termism and a rethink of fiduciary duty is needed to bridge this gap. 4) Consolidation of standards and expectations. Significant work is happening to consolidate and simplify standards to create a base of what good looks like in the sector. This is needed; however, standards and disclosure only work where there is effective implementation and action on the ground. 5) There is a lot of discussion on how to tackle ASM, the focus now seems to be on how to effectively engage and bring into the supply chain in a considered and controlled manner that uplifts and delivers impact.

Last month, I slipped into the front row of the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) panel hosted by GHD, where the theme was all about implementing a sustainability mindset in future mining operations. Just my cup of tea, right! We got to hear perspectives from three completely different angles: Colleen English (Rio Tinto): Representing a large mining company, Colleen offered insights into the challenges and strategies of integrating sustainability at scale and the importance of testing. Yaxi Zhan (Accelerate Resources Limited): Yaxi shared her unique experiences navigating sustainability within a smaller mining operation. She highlighted the critical challenge of balancing sustainability goals with the realities faced by junior explorers. The disparity in timelines and regulations compared to Tier 1 miners, combined with limited human and financial resources, requires a thoughtful approach. Yaxi emphasized the need for support systems to help junior explorers meet the necessary changes for a sustainable future. Sharyn Long (GHD): Sharyn provided valuable perspectives on how sustainability design can be incorporated throughout the project planning process. The discussion highlighted a key takeaway: achieving true sustainability in mining requires a collaborative approach. By combining the expertise of large companies, nimble junior explorers, experienced consultants, and groups like CORE Innovation Hub (Kate Spencer) we can develop innovative solutions to overcome the diverse challenges faced in this industry. One crucial shift is going to be a move away from a linear economy towards a circular one. This focus on resource recovery and minimising waste is essential for long-term environmental and economic success. As always Huia Adkins pushed us to think critically about our own role in creating a sustainable future and to remember sustainability isn't just about the environment. 🌏 The event left me feeling optimistic about the future of sustainable mining practices. Open communication and collaboration between diverse stakeholders, like the fabulous women on the panel AND the Prime Minister's drive to make us a renewable energy superpower should surely drive us toward a new era of responsible resource extraction. Great work, Alice Heydon - it was great to see you again after all this time! What are your thoughts on the role of sustainability in the mining industry? #mining #sustainability #esg #sustainablemining  

Is a #mining company well governed? Is it paying attention to social and environmental stakeholders? #esg matters, flipping the conversation from #legal, PR and conflict risks toward collaborative productivity. Internal financial results as well as external stakeholder impacts move materially with apt ESG focus. #governance is the starting point. #mininginvestment needs to dig deep in order to understand whether ESG focus is fit for purpose. It’s not enough knowing that a materiality grid exists or what ESG rating is in play for a company, what matters is whether apt engagement strategies exist supported by specific monitored work elements. The twin Brazilian #tailingsmanagement tragedies have already sharpened what liability looks like, with multi-billion dollar legal settlements in play. In the case of Braskem, a long running disaster has been in play since 2018. With thousands of people evacuated from Maceio, long term legal implications are massive for the company, especially as realities on the ground seem to deteriorate. Putting an investor hat on this, the share price was 61.66 BRL on Sept 6, 2018 and is now 18.53 BRL. Lack of governed attention to stakeholders, which starts with safety, costs money while hurting people. There are a variety of questions that determine whether a company has strong stakeholder practices. Some of these are safety oriented, like GISTM conformance. Others are environmentally focused, how a company ensures that contamination doesn’t happen or that biodiversity isn’t destroyed. Still more are social oriented, ranging from what community engagement that supports earning social license looks like, whether strong #localcontent is in play and whether collaboration with artisanal miners who share land concessions is strong. There is work to do, but legal risks are very clear. The UN Mining 2030 Investor Commission is incredibly important for ensuring aligned investor standards on LSM and #asm are in play. Organizations like ICMM are important but often need to extend their scope to include artisanal mining, which hasn’t happened yet. The Blended Capital Group and our partners know that proper #responsiblemining practices are essential, and that ASM in particular can be reimagined in ways that significantly shift dignity and productivity. It is the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing to do, legal risks being one of many reasons why it is essential. Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) Levin Sources BanQu Inc. Napier Meridian https://lnkd.in/g8_r2Fi3

2024 will be a year of #Applied_ESG (#aESG). Moving from the text and talk -- to visuals, numbers, and trends -- factorable assessments of history, presence, and reality - AssetAssurance Monitoring.

Report: Shaping sustainable and inclusive resource development in Ghana's mining sector This report by Oxford Business Group analyses the environmental, social and governance (ESG) dynamics shaping Ghana's mining sector. Large-scale mining has been adopting stricter environmental regulations to address widespread concerns about water, land, waste and tailings management. Social considerations are a key part of the agenda for these firms, with an increasing emphasis on community engagement, labour rights, employment diversity and human capital development. In terms of governance, upholding ethical standards, transparency and accountability is paramount for this economically important sector. Ghana's alignment with global benchmarks, including the International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS), enhances visibility and fosters a positive investment cycle. Diversification into minerals such as lithium and salt underscores the growing importance of ESG reporting. Applying ESG principles in Ghana's mining sector could pave the way for more responsible resource extraction, greater community well-being and improved environmental stewardship – all critical for sustainable socio-economic development. Learn more about the key issues of environmental stewardship, social impact and corporate governance in Ghana’s mining sector by reading this report. Click on https://lnkd.in/dNEhJVNF #esg #mining #ghana

The Bralorne Gold Project is our flagship but we’ve got a lot more going on! ➡️ Here are the highlights: 🔵 Our Ladner Gold Project is an advanced stage project with significant exploration potential from a historical high-grade producing gold mine 🔵 In April, we announced the signing of a non-binding Letter of Intent to form a joint venture with Regeneration Enterprise to process the Ladner Gold Project Tailings Resource. 🔵 Regeneration will secure funding for each of the five phases of the JV unless otherwise agreed in the Definitive Agreement. 🔵 Net profit will be shared by both companies. Details below. TSX: #TSK // OTCQX: #TSKFF #CanadianMining #MineralExploration #TaliskerResources #GoldMining

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NEXT WEEK: Partnerships for #Sustainability in #Mining, in partnership with Anglo American ⛏ This conference organised by Canning House, in partnership with Anglo-American, seeks to explore emerging mining practices in #LatinAmerica that reflect on #social, #environmental, and #governance #innovation through multi-stakeholder #partnerships. Join us as we look to answer: How can the mining sector partner with #local actors to better guarantee benefit to host #communities and countries where they operate, and take advantage of the #EnergyTransition? Featuring two high-level panels... Building partnerships for sustainability in mining with Paul Ekins (UCL), Natascha Nunes da Cunha (Inter-American Development Bank), Hugo Rainey (The Biodiversity Consultancy Ltd), Adam Matthews (The Church of England Pensions Board) and Carla Toledo (IFC - International Finance Corporation) Towards an integrated water management strategy with shared value Michael Osborne (Arup), Renier Swart (Anglo American), Sarah MacKay (ERM) and Rob Simmons (Grupo Antofagasta Minerals) And a #FiresideChat... Reflections: Anglo American's Sustainable Mining Plan 5 years on, featuring: Cristina Bruce (Anglo American) in conversation with Christian Spano (ICMM) Join us next Wednesday 👇 https://lnkd.in/eF23izVR